Gov. Jeff Landry demands accountability for insurance companies amid high rates

Gov. Jeff Landry opened the 2025 legislative session with a warning:

By Ella Ray, Quinn Marceaux and Grace ThompsonLSU Manship School News Service BATON ROUGE--Gov. Jeff Landry opened the 2025 legislative session with a warning:

Jim Beam column:Auto insurance is top issue - American Press

Legislators have so far filed 21 bills dealing with efforts to reduce the cost of auto insurance. Gov. Jeff Landry and Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple appear to agree on 16 of those measures, but they are definitely not on the same page. Landry held a news conference on auto insurance reform Wednesday and Temple held one on Thursday. When asked why Temple wasn’t at his conference, Landry said, “I have no idea, you’d have to ask him tomorrow.” …

Gov. Landry’s insurance reform plan draws public reaction

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple and personal injury attorney Morris Bart are reacting to Governor Jeff Landry's insurance reform plan. The governor has attributed the high cost of car insurance to both, and hopes to hold the parties accountable. During a press conference on Thursday press conference, Temple hoped to set the record straight. A day prior, Landry claimed Temple's office didn't have enough authority …

Landry unveils comprehensive insurance reforms

By Nolan McKendry | The Center Square Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry unveiled a comprehensive strategy to address the state’s escalating insurance crisis, emphasizing a “balanced approach” to hold both insurance companies and trial lawyers accountable. Insurance rates are consistently cited as a top priority by voters and legislators alike. Landry described insurance costs as a “crisis, not only in this state but within the nation as well.” “Last ye…

Gov. Landry previews proposals he says will bring down auto insurance rates

Gov. Jeff Landry speaks to reporters about his legislative agenda to bring down high auto insurance rates on April 9, 2025. (Photo credit: Wes Muller/Louisiana Illuminator)Gov. Jeff Landry unveiled his legislative agenda Wednesday to target Louisiana’s high automobile insurance rates, leaning on some familiar issues that lawmakers have considered in previous years. The governor summarized a vast legislative agenda that includes proposals to curt…

Governor Jeff Landry proposes auto insurance reform amid high insurance costs

Governor Jeff Landry announced major reforms to Louisiana's auto insurance system in response to rising insurance costs.In a press conference Wednesday, Landry called auto insurance "one of the most pressing issues" affecting the budgets of Louisiana families. Landry emphasized the need for a "balanced approach" to insurance reform, holding both insurance companies and personal injury lawyers accountable."Today I'm not here to help any lawyers, …